Cooperative Extension

Free Press Reports UMaine to Participate in Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show

The Free Press reported the University of Maine will take part in the annual Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show, August 14–16 on the Rockland waterfront. UMaine’s Herring Gut Learning Center, a marine resources education facility in Port Clyde, will host a seaweed-bookmark-making station, according to the article. UMaine’s learning centers at Tanglewood and Blueberry […]

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WCEA to Announce Female Farmer of the Year

The Waldo County Extension Association will announce the 2015 Woman Farmer of the Year at its annual meeting 5–6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Windgate Farm, 36 Stevens Road, Unity. The public is invited to attend. WCEA, with support from Cellardoor Winery in Lincolnville, developed the award to recognize the county’s female agricultural leaders. In […]

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Garland Quoted in BDN Article on Senior Center’s Rooftop Garden

Kate Garland, a horticulturist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension program, spoke with the Bangor Daily News for an article about public tours of the Hammond Street Senior Center’s rooftop garden. Senior center members and volunteers from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program recently built 17 raised beds for flowers, […]

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WVII Reports on UMaine Extension 4-H Livestock Program at Bangor State Fair

WVII (Channel 7) spoke with students and organizers of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H livestock program at the Bangor State Fair. Students in the Penobscot County club are responsible for raising a cow to have the animal market ready in time for the fair, according to the report. “Overall it’s been a really […]

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UMaine Extension Mentioned in BDN Report on Preparing for Avian Flu

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension was mentioned in a Bangor Daily News report about state officials announcing they are preparing for a possible avian flu outbreak and taking steps to alert the public about how to help prevent or minimize its effect on domestic poultry. The state veterinarian and UMaine Extension veterinarians are closely […]

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UMaine Extension Gardening Tips Included in Farm and Dairy Article

Advice from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension was mentioned in the Farm and Dairy article, “August’s gardening to-do list.” Saving seeds from a garden helps save money on new seeds in the spring, according to the article. In the bulletin, “An introduction to seed saving for the home gardener,” UMaine Extension offers information such […]

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From Recipe to Market: Cash in on Value-Added Opportunities

University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a five-session workshop about taking a specialty food product to market, 5:30–9 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, at UMaine Extension Cumberland County office, 75 Clearwater Drive, Falmouth. Topics include licensing, safely preparing and packaging food products, assessing potential profits and locating resources to support […]

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WLBZ Interviews Handley about Climate Change Effects

David Handley, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialist of vegetables and small fruits, spoke with WLBZ (Channel 2) for a report about both positive and negative effects of climate change occurring in Maine. Handley said a benefit of climate change is that Maine’s growing season is now 10 to 14 days longer than it […]

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Down East Blueberry Harvest Delayed, Yarborough Tells BDN

The Bangor Daily News reported the beginning of the blueberry harvest has been delayed in the Cherryfield area, which could mean a lower than average harvest for the year. David Yarborough, a blueberry specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and professor in the School of Food and Agriculture, said harvesting that was originally […]

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Moran Reports Research Farm Storm Damage to Kennebec Journal

The Kennebec Journal reported Highmoor Farm, the University of Maine’s research farm in Monmouth, reported significant crop damage from a recent hail storm. Renae Moran, a tree fruit specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, said the farm sustained a complete apple crop loss because of the hail. The fruit will likely still be used […]

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